ANTRIM COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MINUTES APRIL 8, 2005

 

Present: Dawson, Howelman, Rhoads, White.

 

Meeting called to order by Chairman Dawson at 9:00 a.m.

 

Review of March 4th minutes.

Letter to Meadow Brook supporting their grant application for the purchase of a new van was presented.

A Van Service Agreement between Meadow Brook and Antrim County Transportation (ACT) was presented. This agreement contains provisions for ACT to provide a van with lift and driver at least two days per week for the purpose of transporting Meadow Brook clients to medical appointments.

 

Letter to Bellaire School Superintendent was presented. This letter was generated following several discussions between Rhoads and the superintendent. The letter outlines ACT's ability and cost proposal to transport Bellaire School students.

 

Correspondence from MDOT was presented indicating approval of $58,000 in funding to replace one of the buses. Rhoads indicated that he is researching the possibility of purchasing a smaller vehicle, which would better serve ACT purposes and operate more efficiently. A more definitive recommendation . will be made once further information is gathered.

 

Financial reports were presented including vouchers for April. Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to approve the reports and vouchers as presented. All voting aye. Motion carried.

 

Personnel issues were presented. All drivers who were on extended medical leave have returned. Driver hours and overtime hours are being carefully monitored in light of the current financial situation.

 

New fare and trip rate fliers were presented. Since implementing new rates on April 1" there have been very few complaints from customers.

 

Current special trip rates for the Commission on Aging were presented and reviewed along with recommended increases to take effect May 1, 2005. Recommended minimum rates are as follows: Gaylord - $9 per passenger, minimum 15 passengers. Traverse City - $9 per passenger, minimum 20 passengers. Interlochen - $12 per passenger, minimum 20 passengers. Mackinaw - $12 per passenger, minimum 20 passengers. Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to increase rates as presented. All voting aye. Motion carried.

 

Under new business, Rhoads raised the issue of the administrative cost to ACT for operating fuel tanks and pumps. Currently, each user is charged $.10 per gallon to help cover these costs. This charge has not been raised in some time, so Rhoads will make a recommendation at the next meeting as to an appropriate increase.

 

Next meeting is scheduled for 9:00a.m. May 6, 2005. Meeting adjourned at 10:00a.m.

Transportation Committee, Airport

Minutes April 8, 2005

      Robert McLeod                                              Gean Dawson, Chairman                                        David Howelman

Members present; D. Howelman, G. Dawson

     Others present;         J. Strehl , J. White, A. Kountic

Meeting opened 10:15 am Public Comment: None .

Airport update: J. Strehl briefed the committee on;

 

*          Pilot safety meeting being held at the terminal on April 13

*          Final punch list on the fence project.

*          RSA project funding & schedule

*          Fire safety training to be held on the 29th of April

*          Hangar roof condition

*          Proposed 2005 entitlement dollars

 

 

Financial Reports:

Income for March , expense reports for February were reviewed, Motion by D. Howelman to accept sales and expense reports , Support G. Dawson

Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.